Problema Solution
Spice of Life sells ground sumac for $1.35 per ounce and ground thyme for $1.85 per ounce. Aman wants to make a 20-ounce Zahtar seasoning blend using the 2 spices that sells for $1.65 per ounce. How much of each spice should Aman use?
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let
x = ounces of ground sumac
y = ounces of ground thyme
Aman wants to make a 20-ounce Zahtar seasoning blend using the 2 spices that sells for $1.65 per ounce:
x + y = 20
1.35x + 1.85y = 1.65*20
by solving the above system of equations we find:
x = 8 oz
y = 12 oz
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Aman should use 8 ounces of ground sumac and 12 ounces of ground thyme.